BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE NIGERIA – In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, fondly known as Yayi and currently representing Ogun West in the National Assembly, has extended his sincere thanks to God, his family, friends, supporters and well-wishers for the overwhelming love and support …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Residents of Ilaro-Yewa in Ogun State have urgently appealed to the Federal, State, and Local Governments to intervene and address a worsening environmental and public health issue involving the Ilaro Correctional Centre. According to several inhabitants of the historic town, the facility …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ADO EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, a sweeping move that has stirred speculation of looming defections and behind-the-scenes political maneuvering. The directive affects all Commissioners and Special Advisers, who have been ordered to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Hon. Justice Mobolaji Ojo (Rtd), Pioneer President of the Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal, has extended warm felicitations to Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) on the occasion of his 56th birthday, celebrated on Sunday, August 10, 2025. In a statement …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Renowned philanthropist, entrepreneur, and community stalwart, Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, fondly known as IBD Dende, has extended heartfelt congratulations to two eminent sons of Ogun State – Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) and Dr. Iziak Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for …

BYABIODUN KOMOLAFE An interesting recent news item in the recent past was the massive crowd that greeted Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State’s declaration to run for a second term. A key element of the event was the governor’s endorsement across the dividing lines by members of other …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, DSc, DLitt, FFPI (Asade Agunloye IV), Olu Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, has sent heartfelt royal birthday wishes to Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) on the …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Isaac Fayose, younger brother to the former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has opened up on the devastating outcome of his ₦105 million investments in an amala restaurant in Abuja, revealing how employee theft and sabotage led to the collapse of the business within just five …

Opinion: BY LEKE OLATUNDE Regarding politics, service, and governance, virtually all corners of Osun State are already filled with activities forming a prelude to the 2026 gubernatorial election. In such situations, support is typically drummed up for preferred aspirants in various quarters. Similarly, those whose political style allows it will …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE That I hesitated to write this piece is intentional. That I’ve decided to write it now is also deliberate. I’ll explain both reasons when the time is right. I have met Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now President of Nigeria, a few times, but one meeting that stands …